Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: East Asian Peoples
People Cluster: Mongolian
Language: Amdo Tibetan - (adx)
Alternate Name(s): Arig Tibetan, Sokwo Arik
Primary Religion: Buddhism - Tibetan
Country: China
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Population: 59,500
Global Population: 59,500
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Sogwo Arig of China, numbering 59,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Mongolian people cluster within the East Asian Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in China. Their primary language is Amdo Tibetan. The primary religion practiced by the Sogwo Arig is Tibetan Buddhism, a branch of Buddhism characteristic of Tibet and certain regions of the Himalayas.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available